119, 189 & 482 Papatu Road, 189 & 482 Papatu Road, Gisborne

119, 189 & 482 Papatu Road, 189 & 482 Papatu Road, Gisborne World Acclaimed Vineyards & Wine Brand

The highly regarded and awarded Millton Vineyards and Wine business, located on Papatu Road in the Manutuke region of Gisborne, is available to purchase as a going concern.

The innovative and ground breaking vineyard and wine operation, with both vineyards and wines certified both Organic and Biodynamic, is recognised as an icon in the world wine industry, due to its environmental and management approach and achievements.

The total producing vineyard area comprises approximately 19.17 hectares, over three properties.

The "hub" property, Te Arai vineyard, contains the operational facilities for both vineyard and winery. This includes the equipment base and workshop, all the facilities for processing the fruit, warehousing and dispatch of finished wine, and 4.54 hectares of producing vineyard. There is also a stunning, 4 bedrooms, two level, architecturally designed residence. The clever design has options for use as a business centre, restaurant, or accommodation facility.

Opou vineyard, 600metres along Papatu Road, has 6.88 hectares of producing vineyard.

Te Arai and Opou vineyards are situated on flat land and comprise silt loam soils.

The third property - Clos De Ste Anne - comprising approximately 7.75 hectares of producing vineyard, is located 2.5km further along Papatu Road to the West. In contrast to the other two vineyards, this property is sloping with a predominantly northerly aspect. The soil types are lighter. The higher calibre fruit produced is used for the Clos De Ste Anne label.

The naturally productive soils found on the properties, are Dry Farmed - no irrigation water is applied. Traditional viticulture is practiced in all the vineyards. Organic and Biodynamic management means there has been no use of insecticide, herbicide, systemic fungicides, or soluble fertiliser for over 40 years.

The foundations - systems in operation, established brand awareness and reputation, markets secured - provide an opportunity to take this production and brand to another level.

The calibre and features of the properties assisted them receiving relatively minor disruption from the recent cyclone that affected the East Coast of New Zealand.

The founders - Annie and James Millton - after 40 years of toil turning their vision into reality, have decided to retire from the rigours of operating a unique and world first enterprise. They have achieved national and global acclaim. This enables the next chapter to begin under new ownership and management. The opportunity presents to acquire distinctive, organic (BioGro) and biodynamic (Demeter) certified vineyards and wine, plus the infrastructure for successful operation and growth.

Information Memorandums are available. Inspection is by appointment. Enquire now about this amazing and very special opportunity.

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